by Mir | Jul 25, 2009 | What do I do all day?
I’m headed home from BlogHer. Right now I’m sitting in the airport, enjoying following the chatter on Twitter about what’s still happening there. Here are a few things I didn’t do this weekend (though others did): * See Tim Gunn * Get my...
by Mir | Jul 23, 2009 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Well, I’ve been in Chicago for less than a day, and so far I have: * Walked around in circles at the airport, and been mocked by the shuttle drivers. * Attempted to step over a velvet rope and instead snagged it with my foot and caused the support poles to fall...
by Mir | Jul 22, 2009 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Job? Huh?
I’d love to stay and chat, but I have to go make sure I packed underwear. You think I’m joking, but as we pulled out of the driveway last weekend and I started my traditional “I think I forgot something, I think I really forgot something this...
by Mir | Jul 20, 2009 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
We went on the world’s shortest camping trip this weekend, because it was Monkey’s turn to have his him-and-a-friend trip, and his friend decided that one night away from home was enough for him; and Monkey, of course, concluded that staying without his...
by Mir | Jul 18, 2009 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
I spent the morning packing up for another camping trip (this time it’s the Monkey-and-friend version, while his sister is away). I went into my bathroom and packed up my creams and gels and toothpaste and such and looked over the three different kinds of eye...